Broken Heart Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects heart
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Takotsubo_cardiomyopathy
gptkb:stress_cardiomyopathy
gptkbp:cause gptkb:arrhythmia
heart failure
gptkbp:characterizedBy temporary weakening of the heart muscle
gptkbp:commonIn postmenopausal women
gptkbp:designer yes
gptkbp:diagnosedBy coronary angiography
echocardiogram
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1990
Japanese researchers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Broken Heart Syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code I51.81
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Japanese_octopus_trap_(takotsubo)
gptkbp:prognosis generally good with recovery in weeks
gptkbp:similarTo heart attack
gptkbp:symptom shortness of breath
chest pain
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
gptkbp:triggeredBy physical stress
severe emotional stress
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Voodoo_Circle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6